First Take Shorts Series

Various | 2018 | 1 hr 20 min | subtitles

Join us as we celebrate the work of local filmmakers in another installment in the First Take Shorts Series. A fascinating and diverse lineup will feature independently produced work from a range of filmmakers, from students to seasoned professionals. The Ambler and the County will each feature a different line-up. Plus, it'll be followed by a post screening Q&A with the filmmakers.

Darlin (2017) dir. Logan Fields
A lonely shopkeeper gets surprised by a customer who invites her to dance.

Peanut Butter and Jerry (2017) dir. Shellie Leibensperger
A grumpy man is taught the valuable lesson of not judging, through the love of a blind cat.

The Remote (2018) dir. Nate Wiggins
Two boys come across a remote that takes them on a wild journey through the many genres of TV and movies only to discover the dark powers it holds within it.

The Audition (2018) dir. Tatyana Yassukovich
Three actresses are vying for the role of the century, as we follow their worlds we begin to see how much we must invest in order to lay ourselves bare and how little is truly in our control.

Scorched: Mine Fires in Pennsylvania Coal Country (2017) dir. John Welsh
'Scorched' is a short documentary that introduces viewers to five of the 80+ mine fires actively burning across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Sweet Delicious Earth (2018) dir. Stephen St. Francis Decky
Short animation about a giant alien who loves the taste of earth's inhabitants.

Not Yet (2016) dir. Chad Hamilton
A loving husband takes his sick wife to the park to cheer her up.

Yous Got Somethin', Right There (2018) dir. John Nunn
Two friends sit down for a nice meal.

Followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Free for members.

This event is a rental by an outside group and/or individual. The content and opinions shared in this event does not necessarily reflect the views of the Ambler Theater.